NI-3100.InstallationGuide

Installation Guide

NI-3100 NetLinx Central Controller The NI-3100/ICS, part of the NI Series of Master Controllers, satisfies the control and

automation features common in a larger area or multiple rooms, which may include the

integration of a larger number of devices including VCR and DVD players, projectors,

lighting, thermostats and other electronic equipment. In technology-driven environments, this

solution allows for the future addition of more devices and control capabilities.

The NI-3100 offers higher performance with a faster processor, 64 MB of onboard RAM and

a 2GB CompactFlash card. For smaller business and home applications, the NI-3100

includes just the right mix of ports and features.

ATTENTION!

Verify you are using the latest NI firmware for the on-board Master. Verify you are using the

latest version of NetLinx Studio (available for download from https://www.wendangku.net/doc/8d18891185.html,).

Specifications

FIG. 1 NI-3100

NI-3100 Specifications

Models Available:?NI-3100 Controller (FG2105-05)

The NI-3100 can be upgraded to provide one ICSHub and two ICSNet

ports by installing the optional ICSNet daughter card (FG2105-10 - see

Other AMX Equipment)

?NI-3100/ICS Controller with ICSNet (FG2105-15)

Dimensions

(HWD):

? 3 1/2" x 17" x 3 1/2" (8.8 cm x 43.2 cm x 8.8 cm)

?RU: 2

Power

Requirement:

900 mA @ 12 VDC

Memory:?64 MB SDRAM

? 1 MB Non-volatile (NV) SRAM

Compact Flash:2GB or greater (upgradeable to 4GB - see Other AMX Equipment).

Note: AMX may increase Flash size at any time in response to market

availability.

Weight: 4.55 lbs (2.06 kg)

Enclosure:Metal with black matte finish

Certifications:FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, and IEC 60950

Front Panel LEDs:

LINK/ACT

(green):

Blinks when the Ethernet cables are connected and terminated correctly.

Also blinks when receiving Ethernet data packets.

Status (green): Blinks to indicate that the system is programmed and communicating

properly.

Output (red): Blinks when the Controller transmits data, sets channels On and Off, sends

data strings, etc.

Input (yellow): Blinks when the Controller receives data from button pushes, strings,

commands, channel levels, etc.

RS-232/422/485

(red / yellow):

Light to indicate that DB9 Ports 1 - 7 are transmitting or receiving

RS-232/422/485 data (red = TX, yellow = RX).

Relay (red):Light to indicate the relay channels 1 - 8 are active (closed). These LEDs

reflect the state of the relay on Port 8.

IR/Serial (red): Light to indicate the IR/Serial channels 1 - 8 are transmitting control data on

Ports 9 - 16. LED indicator for each IR port remains lit for the length of time

that IR/Serial data is being generated.

I/O (yellow):Lights when the rear I/O channels 1 - 8 are active. The LED for each I/O

port reflects the state of that particular port.

LINK/ACT LED

STATUS LED

INPUT LED

OUTPUT LED RS-232/422/485 Status LEDs

RELAY Status LEDs

IR/SERIAL Status LEDs

I/O Status LEDs

front

rear

RS-232/422/485 (Ports 1-7)

ICSNet/ICSHub Ports

(provided by optional

ICSNet daughter card)

Relays (Port 8)

I/O (Port 17)

IR/Serial (Ports 9-16)

PROGRAM Port

CONFIGURATION DIP Switch

ID Pushbutton

ETHERNET

10/100 Port

AxLink Port

12 VDC PWR Connector

NI-3100 Specifications (Cont.)

Rear Panel Components:

RS-232/422/485

(Ports 1 - 7):

7 RS-232/422/485 control ports using DB9 (male) connectors with XON/

XOFF (transmit on/transmit off), CTS/RTS (clear to send/ready to send),

and 300-115,200 baud.

ICSNet: 2 RJ-45 connectors for ICSNet interface(provided by optional ICSNet

daughter card).

ICSHub Out: RJ-45 connector provides data to a Hub connected to the Controller

(provided by optional ICSNet daughter card).

Relay (Port 8):?8-channel single-pole single-throw relay ports

?Each relay is independently controlled.

?Supports up to 8 independent external relay devices

?Channel range = 1-8

?Each relay can switch up to 24 VDC or 28 VAC @ 1 A

?Two 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) connectors provide relay

termination

Digital I/O

(Port 17):

8-channel binary I/O port for contact closure with each input being capable

of voltage sensing. Input format is software selectable with interactive

power sensing for IR ports.

Note: The I/Os on this card are not dry closure; they are electronic switches

that float at 5V when Off. Therefore, they should not be expected to work in

situations that require true dry contact (or dry closure). The I/Os do work

with AMX PC1, PC2, UPC20 and UPC20+.

IR/Serial

(Ports 9 - 16):

8 IR/Serial control ports support high-frequency carriers of up to 1.142 MHz

with each output being capable of two electrical formats: IR or Serial.

?8 IR/Serial data signals can be generated simultaneously.

?IR ports support data mode (at limited baud rates and wiring distances).

Program Port: RS-232 DB9 connector (male) can be connected to a DB9 port on a PC.

This connector can be used with serial and NetLinx programming

commands, as well as other DB9 capable devices, to both upload/

download information from the NetLinx Studio program.

Configuration

DIP Switch:

Sets the communication parameters for the Program port (see Baud Rate

Settings).

ID Pushbutton: Sets the NetLinx ID (Device only) assignment for the device.

Ethernet Port: RJ-45 connector provides TCP/IP communication. This is an Auto MDI/

MDI-X enabled port, which allows you to use either straight-through or

crossover Ethernet cables.

The Ethernet Port LEDs show communication activity, connection status,

speeds, and mode information:

?SPD (speed) - Yellow LED lights On when the connection speed is 100

Mbps and turns Off when the speed is 10 Mbps.

?L/A (link/activity) - Green LED lights On when the Ethernet cables are

connected and terminated correctly, and blinks when receiving Ethernet

data packets.

AxLink Port: 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector that provides data and power

to external control devices. Green AXlink LED indicates the state of the

AXlink port.

Power Port: 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector.

Operating

Environment:

?Operating Temperature: 0° C (32° F) to 50° C (122° F)

?Operating Humidity: 20% to 85% RH

?Heat Dissipation (Typical): 36.9 BTU/hr

Included

Accessories:

?2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) PWR connector (41-5025)

?4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) AXlink connector (41-5047)

?10-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) I/O connector (41-5107)

?Installation Kit (KA2105-01):

8-pin Relay Common Strip

4 rack mount screws

4 washers

? 2 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix female Relay connectors (41-5083)

? 2 CC-NIRC NetLinx IR Emitter Cables (FG10-000-11)

? 2 removable rack ears (62-2105-07)

Other AMX

Equipment:

?2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix male connector (41-5026)

?CC-NSER IR/Serial cables (FG10-007-10)

?ICSNet daughter card (FG2105-10)

?NCK, NetLinx Connector Kit (FG2902)

?STS, Serial To Screw Terminal (FG959)

?Upgrade Compact Flash (factory programmed with firmware):

NXA-CF2NI4G, 4 GB Flash Upgrade (FG2116-07)

For full warranty information, refer to the AMX Instruction Manual(s) associated with your Product(s).

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AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time.

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Connections and Wiring

Wiring a Power Connection

Use a 12 VDC-compliant power supply to provide power to the Controller via the rear 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector. Use the power requirements information listed in the Specifications table to determine the power draw.

The incoming PWR and GND cable from the PSN power supply must be connected to their corresponding locations within the PWR connector.

?This unit should only have one source of incoming power.

?Using more than one source of power to the Controller can result in damage to the

internal components and a possible burn out.

?Apply power to the unit only after installation is complete.RS-232/422/485 Wiring Connector Information

FIG.2 shows the pinout and wiring specification information for the rear RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 (DB9) Device Ports. These ports support most standard serial mouse control devices and RS-232 communication protocols for PC data transmission.The NI-3100 uses Ports 1 - 7. WARNING: When wiring the 422/485 connections, do NOT use pre-made 9-wire cable or

connect the wire in the cable to any connection that will not be used by the DB9 serial port. Only use wiring that connects the needed pins.

Ethernet 10/100 Base-T Connector

The RJ-45 Ethernet connector provides 10/100 network connectivity between the panel and the NetLinx Master (FIG.3).

Use a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable to provide communication between the Integrated Controller and external NetLinx devices.

Baud Rate Settings (Program Port DIP Switch)

The Program Port DIP switch is located on the rear of the device. Use this DIP switch to set the baud rate for the Program Port, according to the settings shown in the following table. Make sure the baud rate you set matches the baud rate on your PC's NetLinx COM Settings before programming the unit.

Note : DIP switch 1 activates/deactivates the Program Run Disable Mode. DIP Switches 2,3, and 4 must remain OFF at all times.

Ethernet Ports Used by the NI-3100

Preparing the NI-3100 for Serial Communication

To establish serial communication with the Controller via the PROGRAM (DB9) port:https://www.wendangku.net/doc/8d18891185.html,e a Serial DB9 cable (i.e. CC-COM Programming Port Cable - not included) to

connect the Controller’s Program port to a DB9 port on a https://www.wendangku.net/doc/8d18891185.html,unch NetLinx Studio 2.x (default location is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc

> NetLinx Studio 2 > NetLinx Studio 2).3.Select Settings > Master Communication Settings , from the menu bar, to open the

Master Communication Settings dialog box.4.Click the Communications Settings button to open the Communications Settings

dialog.5.Click the NetLinx Master radio button (from the Platform Selection section) to indicate

you are working with a NetLinx Master.6.Click the Serial radio button (from the Transport Connection Option section) to indicate

you are connecting to the Master via a COM port.7.Click the Edit Settings button (on the Communications Settings dialog) to open the

Serial Settings dialog and set the COM port parameters (used to communicate to the NetLinx Master). 8.Click OK to close all dialogs and return to the main application.9.Right-click the Online Tree tab entry and select Refresh System: the Controller

should appear in the Device Tree. If not, verify that the Serial cable is connected properly, and that the Baud Rate settings on the Controller (set via the Program Port DIP Switch) match the settings in NetLinx Studio.

Once Serial communication has been established, use NetLinx Studio to configure the Controller for Ethernet Communication, as described below.

Configuring the NI-3100 for Ethernet Communication

Before continuing, complete the COM port steps https://www.wendangku.net/doc/8d18891185.html,e an Ethernet cable to connect the Controller to the LAN to which the PC running

NetLinx Studio is connected.

Note : The NI-x100 Controllers feature an Auto MDI/MDI-X Ethernet port. This provides the option of using either a standard (straight through), or a crossover Ethernet cable to communicate with a PC - both cable types will work.2.Select Diagnostics > Network Address from the menu bar and enter the System,

Device (0 for a Master ), and Host Name information.3.To configure the Address:

?Use a DHCP Address by selecting the Use DHCP radio button, then click the GET IP

button (to obtain a DHCP Address from the DHCP Server ), click the SET IP

Information button (to retain the new address ), and then finish the process by clicking the Reboot Master > OK buttons.

?Use a Static IP Address by selecting the Specify IP Address radio button, enter the IP

parameters into the available fields, then click the SET IP Information button (to retain the pre-reserved IP Address to the Master ), and then click the Reboot Master > OK buttons to finish the process.4.Repeat steps 1 - 5 from the previous section, but rather than selecting the Serial

option, choose TCP/IP and edit the settings to match the IP Address you are using (Static or IP).5.Click on the Authentication Required radio box (if the Master is secure d) and press

the User Name and Password button to enter a valid username and password being used by the secured Master. 6.Click the OK to close all dialogs and return to the main application.

Onboard WebConsole

NetLinx Masters have a built-in WebConsole that allows you to make various configuration settings via a web browser on any PC that has access to the Master.

The WebConsole consists of a series of web pages that are collectively called the "Master Configuration Manager". Refer to the NI Series NetLinx Integrated Controllers WebConsole & Programming Guide for details on the WebConsole.

Accessing the WebConsole

From any PC that has access to the LAN that the target Master resides on:1.Open a web browser and type the IP Address of the target Master in the Address Bar. 2.Press Enter to access WebConsole for that Master. The initial view is the WebControl

page.

Additional Documentation

Additional Documentation for the N1-3100 is available at https://www.wendangku.net/doc/8d18891185.html,:

?Refer to the NXI-x100 Series Hardware Reference Guide for additional details on

Installation, Upgrading, and Wiring the NI-3100.

?Refer to the NI Series NetLinx Integrated Controllers WebConsole & Programming

Guide for detailed configuration instructions.

FIG. 2 RS-232/422/485 DB9 (male) connector pinouts

FIG. 3 Layout of Ethernet LEDs

Baud Rate Settings

Baud Rate Position 5Position 6

Position 7Position 8

?9600 bps

OFF ON OFF ON ?38,400 bps (default )OFF ON ON ON ?57,600 bps ON OFF OFF OFF ?115,200

bps

ON

ON

ON

ON

Ethernet Ports Used

Port type Port #Type ?FTP

21/20TCP ?SSH (only

SSH v2 is supported )22

TCP ?Telnet 23TCP ?HTTP 80TCP ?HTTPS/SSL 443TCP ?ICSP

1319UDP/TCP ?integration! Solutions

10500

TCP

DB9 Serial Port pinouts (male connector)Pin 2: RX signal Pin 3: TX signal PIN 5: GND Pin 7: RTS Pin 8: CTS

RS-232Pin 1: RX -Pin 4: TX +PIN 5: GND Pin 6: RX +Pin 9: TX -RS-422Pin 1: A (strap to 9)Pin 4: B (strap to 6)PIN 5: GND

Pin 6: B (strap to 4)Pin 9: A (strap to 1)

RS-485SPD - Speed LED lights (yellow)100 Mbps and turns Off when the speed is 10 Mbps.

when the connection speed is L/A - Link/Activity LED lights (green) when the Ethernet cables are connected and

terminated correctly.